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Samsung TL350 vs Sony S980

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38
Samsung TL350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung TL350 vs Sony S980 Key Specs

Samsung TL350
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.8) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB2000
Sony S980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Samsung TL350 vs Sony S980 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Samsung TL350 vs Sony S980, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL350 (10MP) and the S980 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TL350 was revealed 13 months later than the S980 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the TL350 grades versus the S980 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Sony S980

 TL350 S980 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010February 2009Fresher by 13 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Samsung TL350

 S980 TL350 

Common features in the Samsung TL350 and Sony S980

 TL350 S980 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Samsung TL350 vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL350 offers exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony S980 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the TL350 versus the S980.

Samsung TL350 vs Sony S980 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TL350 and S980 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Samsung TL350 vs Sony S980 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL350 vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL350 and S980.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony S980 to give you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The younger TL350 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung TL350 vs Sony S980 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL350 vs Sony S980 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL350 vs Sony S980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL350 Portrait photography information
Sony S980 Portrait photography information
35
manual focus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL350 Street photography factors
Sony S980 Street photography factors
65
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL350 Sports photography highlights
Sony S980 Sports photography highlights
29
image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL350 Travel photography info
Sony S980 Travel photography info
60
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL350 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S980 as a Landscape photography camera
50
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
27
you can focus manually
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL350 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S980 as a Vlogging camera
32
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Samsung TL350 vs Sony S980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL350 and Sony S980
 Samsung TL350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
Also Known as WB2000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-20 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.4-5.8 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 608 x 342 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 138 x 78 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195g (0.43 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-11A -
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $400 $300